Sri Lanka Visa for French citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a France passport, Sri Lanka is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. French travellers can complete the whole Sri Lanka application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$30.00 to US$85.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
30 days or 2 days
Can French citizens get a Sri Lanka eVisa?
Sri Lanka grants online eligibility to French citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Double Entries), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 30 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 48 hours). Sri Lanka currently supports Double Entries or Multiple Entries or Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 30 days or 2 days. Government fees range from US$30.00 to US$85.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.
Sri Lanka visa options for French citizens
Double Entries
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
180 days
Gov. fee
$80.00
Multiple Entries for 30 days
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
180 days
Gov. fee
$85.00
Documents and tips for French travellers
French passports are issued for 10 years to adults; confirm the remaining validity meets the destination’s requirement beyond your departure. Charges are typically in US dollars, so French applicants should expect a EUR-to-USD conversion at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for French citizens: assuming a French passport’s broad visa-free access applies everywhere — several destinations still require an eVisa.
- Use the exact spelling and accents handling from your French passport’s machine-readable zone.
- Check the eVisa requirement per destination, as it can differ from general Schengen-area travel habits.
- Apply a few days early to leave room for any document clarification.
Sri Lanka visa FAQ for French citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Sri Lanka immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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